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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Galway to Donegal
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Galway to Donegal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Galway for Donegal every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Live departures
Galway to Donegal bus times
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Donegal coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 18 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:45 Galway | 4h07 | 12:52 Donegal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:00 Galway | 4h07 | 16:07 Donegal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:10 Galway | 4h07 | 18:17 Donegal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:00 Galway | 3h05 | 18:05 Donegal | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galway to Donegal
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Buses from Galway to Donegal run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 16:55. The fastest coach covers the 165 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 165 km |
Average bus duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 16:55 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Bus Feda Teoranta, Bus Éireann from Galway to DonegalYou can travel by bus between Galway to Donegal with European Sleeper, Bus Feda Teoranta, Bus Éireann for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Galway to Donegal coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Donegal by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Donegal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Galway, Bus Station, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Donegal, Abbey Hotel, located 0.1 miles (125 m) away from the city centre.
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